Question

The perpendicular distance of A(5,11) from the y axis is ————-. Please explain how?

Answer 1

it would be 5

Because perpendicular to y axis means parallel to x axis

So distance of that point from origin is 5

Answer 2

Answer:

The perpendicular distance of A(5,11) from the y axis is 5 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the point A(5,11).

we have to find the perpendicular distance of A(5,11) from the y axis.

The point lies on y-axis is of the form (0,x)

The perpendicular line from the point on y-axis cut at the point (0,11).

We have to find the distance between the points (5,11) and (0,11).

By distance formula

$Distance=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$

$D=\sqrt{(0-5)^2+(11-11)^2}=\sqrt{25}=5units$

Hence, the perpendicular distance of A(5,11) from the y axis is 5 units.

Option d is correct.